{"id":9820,"date":"2019-03-14T17:44:10","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T17:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/advancedhealthcaresolutions.com\/?p=9820"},"modified":"2019-03-14T17:44:10","modified_gmt":"2019-03-14T17:44:10","slug":"controlling-hospital-acquired-infection-hais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedhealthcaresolutions.com\/index.php\/2019\/03\/14\/controlling-hospital-acquired-infection-hais\/","title":{"rendered":"Controlling Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI&#8217;s)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Screen Protectors are widely used on display monitors, touch screens, and other electronic devices to protect screens from being damaged. A high quality screen protector is made from a thin clear Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) material that\u2019s almost undetectable when installed. The best screen protector comes pre-cut for an exact fit and contains antimicrobial product protection to help reduce microbial growth that can lead to hospital acquired infections.<\/p>\n<p>According to infectious disease expert Dr. Charles Gerba \u201cWe looked at touch screens in hospitals recently and found them to be heavily contaminated with organisms such as MRSA\u201d. He went on to report \u201cYou might wipe them down quickly but I don\u2019t think they get thoroughly decontaminated in anyway\u201d. Infection Control Today (2012)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiven the limitation of the damp cloth to eliminate all pathogens, especially C difficile, nonporous cases or covers for iPads and screen protectors may allow the use of disinfecting agents without directly exposing the device.\u201d American Journal of Infection Control (2013)<\/p>\n<p>Advanced Healthcare Solutions provides Infection Control technology and bundled solutions to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Advanced Healthcare Solutions works with a multitude of healthcare facilities to meet the needs of Infection Control and IT Managers. This is achieved by delivering cost-beneficial technology paired with a business case for decreasing infections.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9824&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<b>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two Million people acquire an HAI in a US hospital each year<\/li>\n<li>75,000 people die each year as the result of an HAI<\/li>\n<li>HAIs infect 1 in 25 patients<\/li>\n<li>Up to $45 Billion in excess healthcare costs annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Screen Protectors are widely used on display monitors, touch screens, and other electronic devices to protect screens from being damaged. 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